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fire blanket

British

noun

a large blanket-like piece of fire-resistant material such as fibreglass used in smothering a fire

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Along with spraying fire retardant on trees and brush to stop an advancing fire, the company offers “a double layer of protection by wrapping a structure with our fire blanket system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

This includes a red communications hotline phone, vintage binoculars and an asbestos fire blanket case attached to the bunker's walls.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

It offers an added layer of protection - "like a fire blanket" - says one doctor.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2021

McGee defended LaMarcus Aldridge, and he smothered San Antonio’s most talented offensive player like a fire blanket.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2018

Second, you can try smothering the phone with a fire blanket.

From Time • Oct. 7, 2016

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